General Utility

About the role

The General Utility position maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, plateware and utensils in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Assists in food preparation procedures. Fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%)
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine (15%)
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%)
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%)
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%)
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%)
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine (5%)

Physical and mental requirements

• Physical demands: Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms. Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and carry dish racks weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move from area to area. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands: Frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

Work environment

Works indoors (90%) and outdoors (10%). Works frequently in a hot and damp environment. On occasion, travel in an automobile to other locations in the field may be required.